9 Civic Engagement jobs

Job Title: Deputy National Director of Campaigns Department: Program Department, Campaigns Unit Location: Remote/Flexible Reports To: National Director of Campaigns Supervises: 2-5 Senior Staff   Context: At the Sierra Club, we believe in the power of togetherness. Together, we remain committed to the fight for a healthy climate built on a foundation of environmental, racial, economic, and gender justice – a future where all people benefit from a healthy, thriving planet and a direct connection to nature. As the climate crisis and deeply entrenched systemic racism all fuel inequity, we will continue to fight for a bold, transformational agenda that recognizes the interconnectedness between our planet, our humanity, and our democracy. By recognizing that our destinies are tied, we continue to name that all things are fundamentally connected, and the overlap between ecology, race, gender, and representative government will move to either advance our collective...

Job Summary : The Community Organizer assists the Community Organizing Team (COT) in achieving objectives related to civic engagement efforts and provides housing counseling to tenants through community education and outreach. The position organizes and empowers tenants on housing advocacy and tenant rights issues by providing education and technical assistance to the Community Tenants Association (CTA). Status:  Full-time, Nonexempt, Regular Location:  Chinatown neighborhood, San Francisco Hours:  Monday through Friday, 9:00a.m. to 5:30p.m., and some weekends and evenings; flexible work hours needed Salary:  DOE; Comprehensive benefits The Organization:  A private non-profit founded in 1977, Chinatown Community Development Center believes in a comprehensive vision of community. We own and/or manage approximately 37 affordable housing buildings serving over 4,500 low-income seniors, single adults, formerly homeless adults, and families of diverse ethnic and cultural...

About Robin Hood Learning + Technology Fund The Robin Hood Learning + Technology Fund (“The Fund”) is an eight-year collaboration (with potential for extension) with the Overdeck Family Foundation and Siegel Family Endowment to unlock the potential of technology to transform learning and advance achievement for low-income students in New York City. We are just beginning our fifth year of operations with a goal of transforming New York City into a supportive ecosystem for technology-powered learning innovation.  Position Overview The Program Officer, Computational Thinking & Learning will be responsible for advancing two priority areas:  A portfolio of investments focused on integrating computational thinking across the K–5 curriculum to develop higher-order thinking skills toward greater academic proficiency and to catalyze a shift in teaching and learning across New York City. This portfolio works closely with school leaders, educators (in-service...

Reports to: VP of Programming & Impact Location: DoSomething.org is headquartered in New York City with a hybrid and remote work culture. This position requires candidates to be based in the New York City Metro area. WHO WE ARE DoSomething.org is a twenty-nine year old nonprofit fueling young people to change the world. We have mobilized millions of DoSomething.org members to clothe young people in homeless shelters, clean up 3.7 million cigarette butts from the streets, run the largest youth-led sports equipment drive, and registered over 350,000 young people to vote since 2018! Want to know more about our impact? Check out our 2021 Year in Review .  THE POSITION DoSomething is launching a new project to build a civic participation ecosystem for young people and seeks a Civic Engagement Manager to manage the design and launch of this work. Core elements of the project will include 1. Convene a civic education and participation...

The Greenlining Institute (Greenlining) envisions a future where communities of color can build wealth, live in healthy places filled with economic opportunity, and are ready to meet the challenges posed by climate change.  Founded in 1993, Greenlining is committed to building a just economy that is inclusive, cooperative, sustainable, participatory, fair, and healthy. Greenlining’s multifaceted advocacy efforts address the root causes of racial, economic, and environmental inequities in order to meaningfully transform the material conditions of communities of color in California and across the country. Greenlining is an incubator of new policy ideas, a bridge builder between people, communities and government, and an advocate to build momentum for transformative change.   Greenlining’s approach connects community leaders with policymakers, researchers, and private sector leaders. Greenlining’s design and support policies are created to open doors to opportunity, recognizing that...

Run for the AIUSA Board of Directors   Amnesty International USA is seeking applicants to serve a three-year term beginning in the Fall of 2023 on the AIUSA Board of Directors. An intensive, nationwide search is being conducted to assemble a qualified, diverse, and representative slate of candidates for the Board of Directors. Individuals who are willing and able to dedicate considerable time and energy to upholding the AIUSA mandate and growing the human rights movement are encouraged to apply.   Applicants should have insight into domestic and international human rights trends and issues, with particular interest in those relevant to AIUSA, and have knowledge of the mission and vision of AIUSA. We are also seeking candidates with an understanding of legal and ethical expectations for 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations, previous involvement in leadership roles (including organizational management roles, board or committee membership, and community leadership)...

About Denver Families for Public Schools (Denver Families) Denver Families for Public Schools works to increase civic engagement and electoral participation in order to promote educational equity and empower communities. Families in Denver know that every student deserves a great public education at a school that puts their needs first regardless of zip code or income. We believe that public school families can contribute to a quality education by uniting as a powerful voice for children, our schools and our communities. At Denver Families we unite these voices to advocate for outstanding public   school options for every child in our city.   Position Overview: The Community Organizer will work with passion toward transformational change centered on empowerment, movement-building and representation. They will report to the Director of Programs and Advocacy to implement strategies that promote civic engagement and electoral participation in Denver. As a recently...

The ACLU seeks a mission driven, people centered, financial leader with significant experience building and leading high-performing finance teams in a non-profit environment to be the Chief Financial Officer of the ACLU’s National office in New York.  Within the ACLU are two consolidated organizations: the Foundation, which is a 501(c)(3), and the Union, which is the 501(c)(4). Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer (COO), the new Chief Financial Officer (CFO) will oversee the financial strategy, operations, and compliance of both the 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4), with a combined budget of over $375 million in annual operating and capital expenses and nearly $1 billion in investments under management. The American Civil Liberties Union was founded more than 100 years ago and is our nation's guardian of liberty. The ACLU works in the courts, legislatures, and communities to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties guaranteed to all people in this country by the...

Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Executive Director serves a crucial role in providing strategic direction for GWP to further strengthen its reputation as a premiere philanthropy network. The Executive Director publicly represents GWP in carrying out our mission in accordance with our values.   Initial Priorities for the Executive Director   At the onset of GWP’s executive transition, staff and board members identified the following key areas for the next Executive Director to address: ·         Develop and maintain relationships with board, staff, members, and other stakeholders. ·         Go on “listening tours” to meet members and determine their needs. ·         Get to know the funding community in Pittsburgh and the local funding landscape. ·         Effectively manage the transition from a long-term executive and assess and address the organization and staffing capacity. ·         Articulate a compelling vision...